Facebook - Sharing Information Only When Intended

Those that use Facebook for teaching and learning will be keen to know that the company is to make changes to ensure that users only share information when they intend to do so. Plans to allow external websites to see users' addresses and mobile phone numbers by default have been put on "temporary hold". Learners should be encouraged to use its dashboard which is designed to simplify privacy settings. Currently users decide what level of access to grant various applications that they are signed up for and have to actively grant permission to any applications or sites that want to access their home address or phone number. Further details of the story can be found on the BBC website at - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12214628

Posted on 18/01/2011

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